Standing Side Crunch

CoreLow Back
Written By David Song

STANDING SIDE CRUNCH

This is a spinal lateral flexor strengthening exercise. Start by standing while holding a weight such as a kettlebell or dumbbell in one hand. Lean to the side without rotating the spine as far as you can comfortably go without shifting the hips. Then stand up straight and lean slightly to the opposite side to contract the muscles on the opposite side.

Muscles Involved:

  • External Oblique

  • Internal Oblique

  • Quadratus Lumborum

Related Conditions:

  • Sacroiliac Joint Syndrome

  • Thoracolumbar Syndrome

  • Myofascial Pain Syndrome Quadratus Lumborum

  • Non-Specific Low Back Pain

  • Strength and Conditioning

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